Introduction Reporters work at building their storehouse of information and general knowledge. They do this by reading widely—their local newspapers, newsmagazines, journals of opinion—and by a diversity of experience.
They open themselves to people and to ideas of all kinds, especially those that contradict their beliefs and convictions. The wider and the deeper their storehouse, the more convincing and reliable their stories.
In this chapter, you will find the following. Please click on the left menu to begin. Chapter 13: Building and Using Background
Introduction
Check It (1): Burial
Check It (2): Essential Background
Exercises: Essays
Assignments
A. B Copy
B. Degrees
C. Periodicals
D. Commentary
Campus Projects
A. Tension
B. Shortage
Home Assignment
Background (1)
Class Discussion
Educated Journalists
Search
A. Educated
B. History
Skill Drill: Famous Works
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